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TIL: Google has map that visualizes major cyber attacks around the world as they happen

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R7yvQ TIL ancient remains of at least 15 humans were found in a chamber in a cave, 80 m from the entrance, only 25–50 cm at its narrowest, and at the bottom of a 12 m vertical drop, in complete darkness and with no evidence of any tools or fire. They were from the previously undiscovered Homo Naledi.
AvW4 TIL that using a white flag as a ruse to approach and attack an enemy is considered a war crime according to the law of war.
lQP5 TIL that the name “Spandex” was chosen because it’s an anagram of “Expands”.
d8gy8 TIL The Anti-Masonic Party, was the first third party in the United States. The party was founded in the aftermath of the disappearance of William Morgan, a former Mason who had ultimately become a prominent critic of the Masonic organization.
MvdK TIL the FCC Received Over 13,000 Complaints about Comcast’s Data Caps within Months of Rolling Out